Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan, left, begins to celebrate his goal on Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. John Locher, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan, left, begins to celebrate his goal on Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Vegas Golden Knights center Paul Stastny, left, knocks the puck away from Arizona Coyotes center Christian Dvorak during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. John Locher, AP

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Vegas Golden Knights center Paul Stastny, left, knocks the puck away from Arizona Coyotes center Christian Dvorak during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) attempts a shot on Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. John Locher, AP

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Vegas Golden Knights right wing Alex Tuch (89) attempts a shot on Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Arizona Coyotes celebrate after right wing Richard Panik, second from left, scored against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. John Locher, AP

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Arizona Coyotes celebrate after right wing Richard Panik, second from left, scored against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Vegas Golden Knights center Ryan Carpenter (40) and Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. John Locher, AP

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Vegas Golden Knights center Ryan Carpenter (40) and Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) vie for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) skates around Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. John Locher, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) skates around Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury watches the puck after blocking a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas. John Locher, AP

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Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury watches the puck after blocking a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 4, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick to the face from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick in the eye from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) takes a stick in the eye from Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) after scoring a goal in the third period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Kuemper left the game due to this injury.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) battles for the puck with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Derek Forbort (24) in the second period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) battles for the puck with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Derek Forbort (24) in the second period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings in the second period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Vinnie Hinostroza (13) battles for the puck next to Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Vinnie Hinostroza (13) battles for the puck next to Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) fights with Los Angeles Kings left wing Kyle Clifford (13) in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) blocks a shot by Arizona in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) blocks a shot by Arizona in the first period on Apr. 2, 2019 at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) mixes it up with Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (left) during the third period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) mixes it up with Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (left) during the third period in Glendale March 31, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) scores an empty-net goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) scores an empty-net goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period in Glendale March 31, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) is congratulated by Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) after scoring an empty-net goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) is congratulated by Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) after scoring an empty-net goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period in Glendale March 31, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) is held by Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin (19) during the first period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) is held by Minnesota Wild center Luke Kunin (19) during the first period in Glendale March 31, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) blocks a shot by Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) as defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) defends during the first period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Hjalmarsson was called for slashing. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) blocks a shot by Minnesota Wild left wing Jason Zucker (16) as defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) defends during the first period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Hjalmarsson was called for slashing.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) gets tangled up with Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) during the second period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Panik was called for goalie interference. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) gets tangled up with Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) during the second period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Panik was called for goalie interference.
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Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet argues for a penalty call against the Minnesota Wild during the second period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet argues for a penalty call against the Minnesota Wild during the second period in Glendale March 31, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) is held by Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) during the second period in Glendale March 31, 2019. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) is held by Minnesota Wild defenseman Ryan Suter (20) during the second period in Glendale March 31, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet instructs center Clayton Keller (9) during the second period against the Minnesota Wild in Glendale March 31, 2019. Michael Chow, Michael Chow/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet instructs center Clayton Keller (9) during the second period against the Minnesota Wild in Glendale March 31, 2019.
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Arizona Coyotes center Vinnie Hinostroza reacts after missing his shot on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer to end the shootout of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Vinnie Hinostroza reacts after missing his shot on Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer to end the shootout of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2.
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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer, left, stops a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins during the shootout of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2. David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer, left, stops a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins during the shootout of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2.
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Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog, top, looks to pass the puck as Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan defends in overtime of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2 in a shootout. David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog, top, looks to pass the puck as Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan defends in overtime of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. The Avalanche won 3-2 in a shootout.
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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, front, pursues the puck with Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie, front, pursues the puck with Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton, right, shoots the puck past Colorado Avalanche left wing Matt Calvert in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton, right, shoots the puck past Colorado Avalanche left wing Matt Calvert in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan, right, passes the puck past Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan, right, passes the puck past Colorado Avalanche center Alexander Kerfoot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Arizona Coyotes center Vinnie Hinostroza, center, pushes between Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole, left, and right wing Sven Andrighetto in pursuit of the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Vinnie Hinostroza, center, pushes between Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ian Cole, left, and right wing Sven Andrighetto in pursuit of the puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet, center top, looks on in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet, center top, looks on in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, right, picks up the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg pursues in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson, right, picks up the puck as Colorado Avalanche center Carl Soderberg pursues in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper makes a glove-save against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper makes a glove-save against the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher, right, falls while pursuing the puck with Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher, right, falls while pursuing the puck with Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer makes a stick-save against the Arizona Coyotes in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer makes a stick-save against the Arizona Coyotes in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher, left, fights with Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for control of the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Colorado Avalanche left wing J.T. Compher, left, fights with Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for control of the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer, front, pursues the puck with Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver. David Zalubowski, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer, front, pursues the puck with Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost in the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 29, 2019, in Denver.
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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes center Nick Cousins (25) celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) checks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) into the boards in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) checks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) into the boards in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) battles with Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) battles with Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini (11) in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini (11) in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) breaks away from Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) breaks away from Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brandon Saad (20) in the third period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini (11) and Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) battle for position in the second period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Chicago Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini (11) and Arizona Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) battle for position in the second period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Dylan Sikura (95) passes the puck against Arizona in the second period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Chicago Blackhawks right wing Dylan Sikura (95) passes the puck against Arizona in the second period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) shoots and misses against Chicago in the second period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) shoots and misses against Chicago in the second period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) battles for position with Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) in the first period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) battles for position with Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) in the first period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Slater Koekkoek (68) and Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) look for the puck in the first period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Slater Koekkoek (68) and Arizona Coyotes right wing Richard Panik (14) look for the puck in the first period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet talks to his players during a time out against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. Rob Schumacher/The Republic

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Arizona Coyotes head coach Rick Tocchet talks to his players during a time out against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period on Mar. 26, 2019, at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz.
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Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer (36) looks to move the puck against Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

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Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer (36) looks to move the puck against Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Islanders goalie Robin Lehner (40) makes a save on Coyotes center Derek Stepan (21) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

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Islanders goalie Robin Lehner (40) makes a save on Coyotes center Derek Stepan (21) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) rips a shot past Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

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Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) rips a shot past Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Islanders goalie Robin Lehner (40) makes a save in front of Coyotes center Christian Dvorak (18) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

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Islanders goalie Robin Lehner (40) makes a save in front of Coyotes center Christian Dvorak (18) during the first period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Coyotes defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (46) and Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) hit the boards during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

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Coyotes defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin (46) and Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (18) hit the boards during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save against on the Islanders during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

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Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save against on the Islanders during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) looks to put a shot on Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Brad Penner / USA TODAY Sports

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Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) looks to put a shot on Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) during the second period of a game at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
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New Jersey Devils center Pavel Zacha, bottom left, of the Czech Republic, skates by the Arizona Coyotes bench after scoring a shootout goal during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 2-1 in a shootout. Julio Cortez, AP

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New Jersey Devils center Pavel Zacha, bottom left, of the Czech Republic, skates by the Arizona Coyotes bench after scoring a shootout goal during an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 2-1 in a shootout.
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New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (20) trips over Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) while scoring during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils on 2-1 in a shootout. Julio Cortez, AP

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New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (20) trips over Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) while scoring during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils on 2-1 in a shootout.
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New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (20) trips over Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) while scoring during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils on 2-1 in a shootout. Julio Cortez, AP

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New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman (20) trips over Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) while scoring during a shootout in an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils on 2-1 in a shootout.
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Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan, left, looks over at the New Jersey Devils bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils on 2-1 in a shootout. Julio Cortez, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Derek Stepan, left, looks over at the New Jersey Devils bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils on 2-1 in a shootout.
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Mar 23, 2019; Newark, NJ, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) skates with the puck during the third period of their game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Ed Mulholland, Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 23, 2019; Newark, NJ, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) skates with the puck during the third period of their game against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center.
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A trainer talks to Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Julio Cortez, AP

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A trainer talks to Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J.
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A trainer talks to Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) after he took a fall during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils on 2-1 in a shootout. Julio Cortez, AP

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A trainer talks to Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) after he took a fall during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. The Devils on 2-1 in a shootout.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) tries to make a save as New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) attacks during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Julio Cortez, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) tries to make a save as New Jersey Devils right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) attacks during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J.
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New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman, bottom, falls after being tripped up by Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J. Julio Cortez, AP

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New Jersey Devils center Blake Coleman, bottom, falls after being tripped up by Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 23, 2019, in Newark, N.J.
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Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save in front of Devils center Blake Coleman (20) during the second period of a game at Prudential Center. Ed Mulholland / USA TODAY Sports

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Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save in front of Devils center Blake Coleman (20) during the second period of a game at Prudential Center.
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Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save against Devils center Blake Coleman (20) during the second period of a game at Prudential Center. Ed Mulholland /USA TODAY Sports

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Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save against Devils center Blake Coleman (20) during the second period of a game at Prudential Center.
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Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) shoots the puck past Devils defenseman Connor Carrick (5) during the first period of a game at Prudential Center. Ed Mulholland /USA TODAY Sports

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Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) shoots the puck past Devils defenseman Connor Carrick (5) during the first period of a game at Prudential Center.
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Devils defenseman Damon Severson (28) and Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) battle for the puck during the first period of a game at Prudential Center. Ed Mulholland / USA TODAY Sports

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Devils defenseman Damon Severson (28) and Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) battle for the puck during the first period of a game at Prudential Center.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) and right wing Mario Kempe (29) battle for the puck against Florida Panthers center Colton Sceviour (7) during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. Terry Renna, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) and right wing Mario Kempe (29) battle for the puck against Florida Panthers center Colton Sceviour (7) during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla.
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Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) deflects a shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. Terry Renna, AP

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Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) deflects a shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla.
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Florida Panthers center Riley Sheahan (15) and defenseman Mike Matheson (19) defend against Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. Terry Renna, AP

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Florida Panthers center Riley Sheahan (15) and defenseman Mike Matheson (19) defend against Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla.
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Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) defends against Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. Terry Renna, AP

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Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) defends against Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) and right wing Michael Grabner (40) battle for the puck with Florida Panthers left wing Mike Hoffman (68) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. Terry Renna, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23) and right wing Michael Grabner (40) battle for the puck with Florida Panthers left wing Mike Hoffman (68) during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla.
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Florida Panthers left wing Mike Hoffman (68) and Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. Terry Renna, AP

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Florida Panthers left wing Mike Hoffman (68) and Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) stops the puck with his glove as Florida Panthers defenseman Josh Brown (2) follows during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla. Terry Renna, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) stops the puck with his glove as Florida Panthers defenseman Josh Brown (2) follows during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Sunrise, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) deflects a shot as Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) looks for the rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Jason Behnken/AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) deflects a shot as Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) looks for the rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) shoots as he gets past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Jason Behnken/AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) shoots as he gets past Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) shoots during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Jason Behnken/AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) shoots during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) knocks the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Jason Behnken/AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Brad Richardson (15) knocks the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Jason Behnken/AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) blocks a shot from Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Jason Behnken/AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) blocks a shot from Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) stops a shot from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. Jason Behnken/AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) stops a shot from Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, March 18, 2019, in Tampa, Fla.
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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers, next to defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers, next to defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Mar 16, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Edmonton Oilers right wing Josh Currie (43) picks up the puck as goaltender Mikko Koskinen (19) is caught on the side of the net during the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena. Matt Kartozian, Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 16, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Edmonton Oilers right wing Josh Currie (43) picks up the puck as goaltender Mikko Koskinen (19) is caught on the side of the net during the third period against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena.
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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland, left, sets a screen as Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen, right, gives up a goal to Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland, left, sets a screen as Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen, right, gives up a goal to Coyotes' Alex Galchenyuk during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) celebrates a goal by teammate Alex Galchenyuk against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Conor Garland (83) celebrates a goal by teammate Alex Galchenyuk against Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk, back to camera, celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23), defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) and center Clayton Keller, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk, back to camera, celebrates his goal against the Edmonton Oilers with defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23), defenseman Jakob Chychrun (6) and center Clayton Keller, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Mar 14, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Mario Kempe (29) celebrates after scoring with less than 1 second left in the game during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports Matt Kartozian, Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

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Mar 14, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Coyotes right wing Mario Kempe (29) celebrates after scoring with less than 1 second left in the game during the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) scores a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) scores a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) and Korbinian Holzer cover up the puck in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) and Korbinian Holzer cover up the puck in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) reacts after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) reacts after scoring a goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the second period during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) covers up the puck as Josh Manson (42) clears Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) from the crease during the second period during an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Anaheim Ducks goaltender Ryan Miller (30) covers up the puck as Josh Manson (42) clears Arizona Coyotes center Alex Galchenyuk (17) from the crease during the second period during an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers (55) in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers (55) in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Anaheim Ducks left wing Rickard Rakell (67) swipes at the puck in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Anaheim Ducks left wing Rickard Rakell (67) swipes at the puck in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Josh Archibald (45) in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Anaheim Ducks left wing Rickard Rakell (67) swipes at the puck in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Anaheim Ducks left wing Rickard Rakell (67) swipes at the puck in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Anaheim Ducks center Carter Rowney (24) in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Anaheim Ducks center Carter Rowney (24) in the second period during an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) and Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg (33) race for the puck in the first period during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Rick Scuteri, AP

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Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) and Anaheim Ducks right wing Jakob Silfverberg (33) race for the puck in the first period during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes' Vinnie Hinostroza, center, is congratulated by teammates Michael Grabner, of Austria, and Brad Richardson (15) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. The Coyotes won 3-1. Jeff Roberson, AP

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Arizona Coyotes' Vinnie Hinostroza, center, is congratulated by teammates Michael Grabner, of Austria, and Brad Richardson (15) after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. The Coyotes won 3-1.
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Arizona Coyotes' Vinnie Hinostroza, right, is congratulated by Brad Richardson after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. The Coyotes won 3-1. Jeff Roberson, AP

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Arizona Coyotes' Vinnie Hinostroza, right, is congratulated by Brad Richardson after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. The Coyotes won 3-1.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35), Jason Demers (55) and St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas (18) watch as the puck flies in the air during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35), Jason Demers (55) and St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas (18) watch as the puck flies in the air during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly (90) reaches for the puck as Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) and Christian Dvorak (18) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly (90) reaches for the puck as Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) and Christian Dvorak (18) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Blues' Zach Sanford, right, gets tangled up with Arizona Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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St. Louis Blues' Zach Sanford, right, gets tangled up with Arizona Coyotes' Alex Goligoski (33) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas, left, looks to shoot past Arizona Coyotes' Ilya Lyubushkin, of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas, left, looks to shoot past Arizona Coyotes' Ilya Lyubushkin, of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly, right, tries to get off a shot as Arizona Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson, of Sweden, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly, right, tries to get off a shot as Arizona Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson, of Sweden, defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Blues' Sammy Blais, top, and Arizona Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson, of Sweden, slam into the boards as they chase a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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St. Louis Blues' Sammy Blais, top, and Arizona Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson, of Sweden, slam into the boards as they chase a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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Arizona Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson, of Sweden, picks himself up off the ice after slamming into the boards while chasing a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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Arizona Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson, of Sweden, picks himself up off the ice after slamming into the boards while chasing a loose puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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Arizona Coyotes' Clayton Keller (9) brings the puck down the ice as St. Louis Blues' Jaden Schwartz (17) gives chase during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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Arizona Coyotes' Clayton Keller (9) brings the puck down the ice as St. Louis Blues' Jaden Schwartz (17) gives chase during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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Arizona Coyotes' Nick Cousins (25) and St. Louis Blues' Vince Dunn (29) skate past the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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Arizona Coyotes' Nick Cousins (25) and St. Louis Blues' Vince Dunn (29) skate past the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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Arizona Coyotes' Nick Cousins controls the puck as St. Louis Blues' Vince Dunn (29) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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Arizona Coyotes' Nick Cousins controls the puck as St. Louis Blues' Vince Dunn (29) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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Arizona Coyotes' Clayton Keller, right, handles the puck as St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis. Jeff Roberson, AP

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Arizona Coyotes' Clayton Keller, right, handles the puck as St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, in St. Louis.
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Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini celebrates his second goal of the game against the Coyotes on March 11 at the United Center. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

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Blackhawks left wing Brendan Perlini celebrates his second goal of the game against the Coyotes on March 11 at the United Center.
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Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane pushes the puck past Coyotes goaltender Calvin Pickard for a goal in the second period of a game March 11 at the United Center. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

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Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane pushes the puck past Coyotes goaltender Calvin Pickard for a goal in the second period of a game March 11 at the United Center.
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Richard Panik scored a goal in the first period of a game against the Blackhawks on March 11 at United Center. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

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Richard Panik scored a goal in the first period of a game against the Blackhawks on March 11 at United Center.
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Christian Fischer works with the puck in front of Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith during a game March 11 at the United Center. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

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Christian Fischer works with the puck in front of Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith during a game March 11 at the United Center.
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Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford looks into the net as a shot by Richard Panik slides in for a score on March 11 at the United Center. Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images

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Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford looks into the net as a shot by Richard Panik slides in for a score on March 11 at the United Center.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) as referee Kendrick Nicholson (30) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) as referee Kendrick Nicholson (30) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis, back left, as Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) makes a save on a shot by Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis, back left, as Coyotes left wing Lawson Crouse (67) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) celebrates a win against the Los Angeles Kings with Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) and defenseman Alex Goligoski, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) celebrates a win against the Los Angeles Kings with Coyotes defenseman Jordan Oesterle (82) and defenseman Alex Goligoski, right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2.
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Los Angeles Kings right wing Carl Grundstrom (38) scores a goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper, top right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. For the Kings' Grundstrom it was his first NHL goal in his first game, but the Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Los Angeles Kings right wing Carl Grundstrom (38) scores a goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Darcy Kuemper, top right, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. For the Kings' Grundstrom it was his first NHL goal in his first game, but the Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2.
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Arizona Coyotes center Christian Dvorak, left, scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) as Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) slides along on the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Christian Dvorak, left, scores a goal against Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) as Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) slides along on the ice during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Kings 4-2.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer (36) tries to get off a shot as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Derek Forbort (24) applies pressure while Kings center Trevor Lewis, left, looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Christian Fischer (36) tries to get off a shot as Los Angeles Kings defenseman Derek Forbort (24) applies pressure while Kings center Trevor Lewis, left, looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) makes a save on a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jack Campbell (36) makes a save on a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Los Angeles Kings left wing Brendan Leipsic (14) battles with Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Los Angeles Kings left wing Brendan Leipsic (14) battles with Arizona Coyotes center Clayton Keller (9) for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes center Christian Dvorak celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes center Christian Dvorak celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings with Coyotes' Jakob Chychrun, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. Ross D. Franklin, AP

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Arizona Coyotes right wing Michael Grabner (40) celebrates his goal against the Los Angeles Kings with Coyotes' Jakob Chychrun, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
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Regardless of how long he sticks with the team, Ilya Lyubushkin seems to be fitting right in with the Coyotes.

The Russian defenseman was signed out of his country’s top professional league this offseason to give the Coyotes some depth on the blue line as well as bolster their right-handed options at the position. But Lyubushkin, 24, won a job on the NHL roster out of training camp and has continued to impress his teammates and coaches.

Playing on the Coyotes’ third defense pair with Alex Goligoski, Lyubushkin logged 11:13 of ice time and registered one shot on goal, four hits and one rebound created. In terms of possession, Lyubushkin graded out competently as he was on the ice for 11 Coyotes shot attempts compared to nine against.

Although head coach Rick Tocchet said he would have liked to get Lyubushkin a bit more ice time, he was happy with the rookie’s NHL debut.

“I thought he was pretty solid,” Tocchet said. “He’s learning that our game is a little different. It’s a smaller rink than he’s used to and I think he’s used to taking the puck back. We play a faster pace so that’s something where he’s started to get used to that.”

Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet yells to his team against the Ducks on Saturday.(Photo: Patrick Breen/The Republic)

It might surprise some that Lyubushkin is actually the only rookie to play a game for the team this season. First-round pick Barrett Hayton is the only other rookie on the roster, but he hasn’t seen any game action.

Lyubushkin played parts of five seasons with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) before coming to Arizona this season. Adjusting to smaller ice, a quicker style of play and an arduous language barrier, Lyubushkin has nonetheless been impressing with his performance.

The Russian brings a physical element to the game that the Coyotes do not otherwise possess on the blue line. According to Goligoski, that skill set could come in handy this season.

“There’s definitely certain situations where you get into certain games that become very physical games and a guy like that becomes very valuable,” Goligoski said. “He wants to go in there and bust plays up. No matter what kind of game it is, it’s what he’s good at.

“He plays a simple game and talks out there and talks on the bench, too. He’s a good communicator and a good hockey player.”

Just how long Lyubushkin sticks on the NHL roster will depend on the eventual return of defenseman Jakob Chychrun, who is recovering from offseason knee surgery. Lyubushkin is waiver exempt, so he would be an easy target to send to the club’s AHL affiliate in Tucson upon Chychrun’s activation.

However, the fact that Lyubushkin won the NHL job over non-exempt players such as Trevor Murphy and Dakota Mermis suggests the Coyotes could try to keep him on the roster even when Chychrun is healthy.

Chychrun skated with the Coyotes in a non-contact jersey in the team’s last two practices but did not take part in Monday’s skate at the Ice Den in Scottsdale. Tocchet said the absence was part of Chychrun’s schedule and not a setback.

“We want to keep him on a set time frame because he’s obviously going to play here for a while,” Tocchet said of Chychrun. “I don’t want him to come back early even if he’s ready to go. A kid like that, there’s data that states if you keep a guy out with that kind of injury for this amount of time, the stats go in your favor that there won’t be a re-injury.”

Tocchet said he had not yet made a determination if Lyubushkin will be back in the lineup for Wednesday’s game in Anaheim, but the rookie seems to have proved what he needed to prove in his NHL debut Saturday.

Archibald skates

Coyotes winger Josh Archibald skated with the team Monday for the first time since being tabbed "day-to-day" with a lower-body injury last week.

Although it was a big step for Archibald to be on the ice with his teammates, Tocchet said that Archibald has not yet been cleared for contact, which virtually rules out a return for Wednesday's game in Anaheim.

A midseason acquisition by the Coyotes last season, Archibald appeared in 39 games with the club and tallied 11 points (five goals, six assists).

There are no new updates on either of the two injured Coyotes centers Alex Galchenyuk or Christian Dvorak, both of whom are dealing with lower-body injuries.